Performance Review: Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 308 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Peugeot 308 has a 1997cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Diesel St4's includes the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive

The 308 shares its Diesel St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 308's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1395 kgs (3075 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 308 shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 1997cc 16V St4 engine produces 178 bhp (132 kW) @ 3750 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot 308 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2003 MG ZT 4.6 V8 260 (152.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 308.

The Peugeot 308 has a Power to weight ratio of 127.5 bhp per ton and 211.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 308 competing with the 2003 MG ZT 4.6 V8 260 (152.3 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (152.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Peugeot 308 generating around 211.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.4 V8 (236.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible 6.0 W12 (236.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.4 secs, this made the Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 as fast as the 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 155 Abarth (8.10 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 170 (8.10 secs) the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI (8.10 secs) the or the 2004 Citroen C2 1.6 VTS 3-5dr (8.10 secs). This Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 is also faster than the 2006 Seat Leon 2.0 16v TDI FR (8.20 secs) the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 (8.20 secs) the 2003 BMW X5 3.0d (8.20 secs) the and the 2000 Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S (8.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 308 and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 308 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.12 secs @ 84.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (16.06 secs), the 1989 Jaguar XJ R-S 6.0 V12 (16.06 secs), and the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II Drop-Head Coupe (16.06 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 has a maximum speed of 137mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 308 equals the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (148 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 then how about the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (148 mph), the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph), or the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman (148 mph).

Related Links:

2014 308 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

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